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Daily Market Updates.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

271 briefs
Real EstateMortgage rates are pushing more homebuyers to pause
InsuranceMoody’s says AI benefits for insurers will be gradual, not transformative
EarningsCVS tops estimates and raises guidance as insurance unit improves
Global MarketsHong Kong college apologises after admission email sent to 11,139 applicants
EarningsEli Lilly raises 2026 revenue outlook as Zepbound, Mounjaro sales surge
CryptoEthereum staking reward cut proposal could turn DeFi loops unprofitable
Global MarketsIndian equities could gain as earnings growth strengthens, says PL Capital
CommoditiesGold bull market may be starting second leg as miners lag
Bonds & RatesUS refunds about $100bn of Trump tariffs after court ruling
CryptoSpot Bitcoin ETFs draw $382 million as Coldcard hack revives custody debate
CryptoS&P rates BlackRock tokenized reserve fund AAAm for stability
US MarketsDisney parks and cruises revenue rises 11% as Universal dips
Global MarketsGoldman lifts China AI model revenue forecast to $13b
Global MarketsUS and Japan intervene to stabilize the yen after four-decade low
Global MarketsResearchers warn undersea cables carrying most data are vulnerable to attack
CommoditiesU.S. to restrict exports of black mass and tungsten scrap for a year
InsuranceGreenlight Re posts better underwriting, net income falls in H1 2026
US MarketsMichael Burry cites 1987-style crash risk as AI-led rally lifts stocks
Global MarketsIndian stocks finish mixed after RBI holds rates steady
EarningsIndia firms post robust Q1 FY27 revenue growth despite uneven demand
US MarketsCitadel’s discounted buy of Situational stocks boosts July gains
Global MarketsUK to double job-creation scoring for public contracts
Global MarketsUK to double job-creation weighting in public contract procurement
InsuranceEmpower wins American Cancer Society contract for retirement plans
InsuranceHiscox cuts London Market risk after rate falls, premiums rise 10.1%
InsuranceIGI posts $42.5 million H1 profit, combined ratio holds at 92.2%
InsuranceAmgen says biosimilar competition and IRA pricing are reshaping drug spend
InsuranceBeazley profits halve as underwriting turns harder and cyber pricing drops
Global MarketsIndian stocks end near flat after RBI holds rates steady
US MarketsWall Street profits surge as traders position for larger bonuses
US MarketsDisney+ will allow fan videos featuring clips from its library
Real EstateCorgan expands its Empire State Building office to 26,035 square feet
InsuranceADB expands insurer-backed credit program with up to $2.5 billion
CryptoColdcard hack drives shift toward collaborative multisig vaults
ETFs & FundsHow covered call ETFs generate income by selling call options
ETFs & FundsSuper carry becomes more common in continuation funds in 2026
ETFs & FundsBSVO ETF targets smaller, cheaper value stocks with systematic screening
Real EstateLowest-rate mortgage offers vary widely as APR gaps top 0.7 points
CommoditiesCorn futures close higher as US weekly crop progress beats normal
CommoditiesSoybeans rise at Monday close as export and crop data in focus
US MarketsGeneral Motors builds EV momentum while restructuring reduces losses
CryptoEx-LAPD officer sentenced to life plus 15 for $350K Bitcoin robbery
CryptoCipher slides 16% on wider Q2 losses
US MarketsElon Musk comments may ease concerns about AI memory chip outlook
CryptoColdcard exploit thefts total at least 1,596 BTC, Galaxy estimates
ForexUSD/JPY seen trading in a tight range as momentum turns flat
Global MarketsTrump flags potential Strait of Hormuz deal in days after Iran talks
CommoditiesGold rises to weekly highs as US dollar softens and yields ease
ForexAUD/USD edges higher as risk sentiment improves, but oil drag caps gains
Global MarketsTrump administration refunds $100bn in tariff duties ruled illegal
CryptoBitcoin cycle heatmap shows longest capitulation stretch since FTX
InsuranceWillis and CBF launch dynamic parametric coverage for Caribbean coral reefs
Global MarketsGermany diverts flights after security incident at Leipzig-Halle airport
US MarketsSpaceX must get Starship working for its next biggest plans
Global MarketsMalaysia weighs EV levy to fund charging as BYD factory stalls
ForexForint slides above 360 per euro as easing-cycle risk looms
CommoditiesIndia condemns attack after India-flagged oil tanker sinks in Red Sea
ForexNZD/USD falls after New Zealand unemployment rate jumps
US MarketsElectronic Arts deal with Saudi-led group completed for $55 billion
US MarketsAnthropic AI used fake identities to attempt cyber-attack in UK testing
EarningsKalyan Jewellers shares slide after June-quarter earnings miss
ETFs & FundsBlackRock to launch tokenized money market funds in Europe via JPMorgan
CryptoAI Safety Institute says Anthropic's Mythos model used fake profiles
US MarketsAMD drops about 8% in premarket despite beating expectations
US MarketsManipal Health Enterprises shares surge after strong premium listing
ForexDanish krone seen weaker against euro as Nationalbanken stays out
ForexAUD/NZD set for a decision as jobs and rate odds diverge
ForexUSD steadies after recent drop as ADP data nears
CryptoCrypto market cap climbs back to $2.19T amid weaker dollar
Bonds & RatesEurozone PPI slips in June as energy costs fall
CryptoProof of Play shuts down after blockchain gaming thesis fails
CryptoBitcoin’s 500-day rule points to a late November buying window
US MarketsSpaceX shares slide 10% after AI spending concerns
Global MarketsHong Kong fatal traffic accidents up 44% in first half of 2026
ForexGBP/USD holds just above 1.3400 as bulls stay in control
Global MarketsDeportation agenda tied to higher prices and smaller local economies
Global MarketsSuvarnabhumi Airport apologises after staff gesture sparks backlash
ForexEuro strengthens versus Canadian dollar as Eurozone PMI rebounds
ForexEUR/USD eyed near key moving averages ahead of US ISM Services PMI
ForexEurozone producer prices fall in June amid lower energy costs
CryptoBitcoin’s bid hinges on 10-year real yields near 2.5% line
CryptoForgd integrates its market-maker leaderboard into DefiLlama
InsuranceIGI Group premiums rise in Q2 2026, despite higher catastrophe losses
ForexUS ISM Services PMI ticks up to 54.1, dollar pressured
Global MarketsJuniper Green Energy IPO set to debut on Aug. 6 on BSE and NSE
Bonds & RatesU.S. Treasury yields slip as investors watch for Strait of Hormuz deal
CommoditiesUK drought threatens worst harvest on record, raising food prices risk
EarningsSpaceX shares drop after AI spending surge detailed in first earnings
CryptoBoerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias complete European crypto merger
ForexUK private sector returns to growth in July as hiring lags
US MarketsOpenAI and Anthropic agents ‘went rogue’ in UK cybersecurity test
EarningsNHPC posts June-quarter profit jump as new capacity offsets weather hit
Global MarketsIndia IPO slate set to open for Technocraft Ventures, LEAP India and Dhoot
CryptoBitcoin spot ETF inflows rebound after a $265.4 million outflow
Global MarketsPrabowo signals readiness to visit North Korea to reopen dialogue
Global MarketsApollo Micro Systems shares rise after new ₹213 crore defence order
EarningsNovo Nordisk CEO defends Wegovy pill economics as shares fall
ETFs & FundsHedgeweek: Eclipse platform helps European hedge funds scale operations
US MarketsNext raises profit outlook as summer sales momentum beats estimates
Global MarketsHong Kong’s five-year plan seeks stronger Greater Bay Area cooperation platforms
CommoditiesChina electricity demand hits records amid heatwave
InsuranceEarthRe wins IFSCA reinsurance licence for GIFT City launch
ForexUS private-sector job growth falls in July to 44K, ADP says
CryptoESMA adds 12 firms to MiCA register in fourth post-deadline update
Global MarketsOla Electric surges after MoU with Axis Energy on 20 GWh storage
CryptoTaiwan to require Travel Rule data on domestic crypto transfers from October
Crypto3AC liquidators pursue $40m tied to alleged Dubai property sale
ETFs & FundsCrowded AI trades, not short-sellers, blamed for Situational Awareness losses
ETFs & FundsTech selloff cuts hedge fund gains in July, industry still higher
Global MarketsChina criticizes US move to widen tech curbs on Chinese firms
ETFs & FundsFIFTHDELTA posts 8.6% gain in volatile July
ETFs & FundsDE Shaw launches second Voltaic venture and growth equity fund
ForexEurozone PMI jumps, signaling 0.3% quarterly GDP growth
ETFs & FundsDanantara plans first hedge fund allocations later this year
CommoditiesOil rebounds as fresh Houthi threat weighs on Middle East shipping
EarningsAMD shares drop 9% after-hours despite beating revenue estimates
ETFs & FundsBessent leans on hedge fund style as he backs Japan yen stability
ETFs & FundsAsia-focused hedge funds post widespread July losses after AI sell-off
InsuranceBeazley profit falls 53% in H1 2026 as market softens
InsuranceBeazley Bermuda buildup expands property treaty and cyber ILS focus
CryptoS&P 500 to Bitcoin ratio tops its 200-week average for first time
US MarketsSpaceX stock slides after earnings
US MarketsSpaceX shares fall as AI spending concerns weigh on stocks
US MarketsNasdaq retreats after morning rally as SpaceX shares slump
CryptoEliza Labs founder says native token is effectively dead
Global MarketsIndia market breadth stays above 1 for months, but history warns
Global MarketsHong Kong rolls out infrared drones to spot illegal construction smoking
CryptoMissouri men charged in alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot
InsuranceAon appoints Darren Van’t Hof to lead tax credit financing practice
Global MarketsX Square Robot files confidentially for Hong Kong IPO
CryptoCloudflare launches programmable wallets for AI agents
CommoditiesChina partially lifts fuel export curbs, allowing 2.7 million tons this month
InsuranceHiscox Re profit rises to $94.6m as net catastrophe exposures fall
US MarketsSouth Korean police raid Starbucks Korea over Tank Day controversy
Real EstateHUD offers no timeline for wildfire disaster recovery package
Real EstateSEC draft 2026-30 strategic plan signals shift in digital asset policy
InsuranceHiscox Capital Partners ILS assets rise 93% to $2.9bn in H1 2026
InsuranceWorkers’ comp leaders to tackle claim complexity, compliance at National Comp
InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court narrows shield for insurers in consumer lawsuits
InsuranceSpokane wildfire damage puts Pacific Northwest into tighter underwriting focus
InsuranceInszone buys Chelf Insurance Group to expand in Oklahoma
InsuranceChubb appoints new leadership at Westchester wholesale E&S unit
US MarketsAtkore shares jump 28% as Prysmian agrees $3.8B all-cash buyout
CommoditiesNatural gas rises on stronger LNG export flows
US MarketsFinancial services company offers two buy points amid profit growth
EarningsMichael Burry boosts Zoetis stake amid Librela and Solensia scrutiny
Bonds & RatesTreasury lifts Q3 borrowing forecast to $739 billion
CommoditiesCorn, soybeans, and wheat slide as profit taking hits grain futures
US MarketsTyson warns reopening Mexican cattle border will not fix US beef losses
InsuranceMedicare Advantage insurers plan $0 premiums, but cut supplemental benefits
ForexUS dollar slips as risk sentiment improves and Fed hawkishness fades
ForexDollar eases as risk sentiment lifts GBP/USD near 1.3450
EarningsSpaceX posts nearly doubled revenue but spending surges in first report
US MarketsElectronic Arts is taken private in $55bn deal with Saudi-backed group
Global MarketsIndia shares climb as RBI holds rates, Nifty Realty surges over 2.5%
ETFs & FundsHybrid long-short SIFs gain share as investors move from arbitrage
Global MarketsStoxx 600 hits record high as European market gains in 2026
CommoditiesBrent slips below $80 as hopes build for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Global MarketsIncheon immigration queues hit 80 minutes as foreign arrivals surge
Global MarketsBYD plans to unveil first humanoid robots in August
CryptoFairshake-backed crypto PAC wins key primary races in Michigan and Washington
CryptoArthur Hayes warns AI credit boom could trigger Bitcoin rally to $1M
Global MarketsSensex jumps while Nifty 50 edges lower after RBI policy
Real EstateDLF Q1FY27 pre-sales drop 94% as launches stall
ForexDollar drivers shift as ADP, PMIs and Fed speakers set the tone
ForexGBP/USD edges higher near 1.3455 ahead of US ADP and ISM data
ForexDollar index slips as investors temper near-term Fed hike bets
EarningsNovo Nordisk raises forecast, but obesity growth debate persists
ForexAUD/USD holds near 0.7050 as bullish bias persists
Global MarketsAgarwal Toughened Glass India stock jumps after April-June update
Global MarketsANA flight avoids collision with inspection aircraft at Tokyo Haneda
CommoditiesExtreme drought cuts European river levels, straining energy and freight
InsuranceChubb shifts leadership in Westchester wholesale excess and surplus unit
Global MarketsHong Kong shipowners say crews stranded in Strait of Hormuz are safe
Bonds & RatesIndia central bank holds benchmark rates steady amid moderate core inflation
CryptoEthereum proposal targets zero issuance once staking hits a key threshold
CryptoBitwise’s Matt Hougan says SEC and CFTC guidance can carry crypto
ForexEUR/USD holds near 1.154 as markets price a September ECB hike
Global MarketsRussian missile and drone strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv region
ForexNew Zealand dollar slides below 0.5900 after unemployment rate jumps
Global MarketsNifty options straddle trade shows unusual late-session moves amid auction
Global MarketsDiageo faces turnaround test as shares fall sharply
InsuranceAgam Capital signs multi-year services deal with Sompo Life Re
CommoditiesSilver climbs back above $60 as Hormuz hopes cool rate outlooks
Global MarketsMainland buyers turn to undervalued Hang Seng amid AI-linked turmoil
Bonds & RatesRBI MPC lifts FY27 growth forecast but keeps repo rate at 5.25%
CryptoColdcard hacker wallet turns OP_RETURN into permanent graffiti pleas
ForexRupee slips after RBI holds rates, USD/INR rebounds
Global MarketsJapan’s Trusco Nakayama sells human-sized cooling booths
Global Markets25 states sue over new Trump global tariffs under forced-labor rationale
InsuranceSenators ask CFTC to tighten wildfire prediction market trading
US MarketsPalantir paid about £2m UK corporate tax in 2024 despite MoD NHS work
Global MarketsUK lenders post record half-year profits, renewing windfall tax calls
Global MarketsMost Americans say US has not achieved Iran war goals, poll shows
InsuranceFidelis Partnership appoints Kevin Donovan to lead property underwriting
Global MarketsPeter Lee family office signs Kazakhstan green energy MOU
Bonds & RatesRBI cuts FY27 inflation forecast to 5% but holds repo rate at 5.25%
Bonds & RatesRBI holds repo rate at 5.25% and keeps a neutral stance
CryptoBitcoin stays near $64,000 as stocks hit fresh record highs
ForexDAX holds above key level, wave count points to further upside
InsuranceMunich Re Specialty highlights AI and loss control evolution in white paper
CryptoBybit wins Austrian e-money license for planned payments services
EarningsWhat to watch ahead of Disney's earnings before the bell
CommoditiesGold climbs to near two-week high as USD softness returns
CommoditiesBrent drops as talks progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court tightens insurers' shield in consumer protection cases
InsuranceTennessee appeals board keeps Texas Mutual in Nashville injury case
InsuranceTexas driver sues Allstate over alleged wrong at-fault identification
InsuranceOhio appeals court keeps $100,000 fire-policy judgment against store
InsuranceCourt weighs ICE records in fatal crash coverage dispute
ETFs & FundsAriel Small Cap Value Fund highlights Lindblad Expeditions after Q2 gains
ETFs & FundsJanus Henderson Forty Fund points to AI demand amid strong Q2 returns
US MarketsMarketAxess jumps 29% after ICE deal announcement
CommoditiesOil and refined products surged in July as Iran tensions escalated
ETFs & FundsAriel Small Cap Value Fund outperformed peers in Q2 2026
ETFs & FundsAriel’s Small Cap Value Fund points to easing tensions in Q2 results
US MarketsVisa to buy Fraud Defense Platform BioCatch in $2.4 billion deal
ETFs & FundsAriel Small Cap Value Fund posts 17.2% gross gain in Q2 2026
US MarketsBroadcom loses bid to block EU antitrust document request
Global MarketsOil prices slide as optimism grows for a potential U.S.-Iran deal
Global MarketsFusion Klassroom Edutech SME IPO allotment set for August 5
CommoditiesWTI trades near $73.80 as Strait of Hormuz talks ease supply fears
ForexJapan real wages rise for sixth straight month, supporting BOJ normalization
Global MarketsFrance offers nuclear expertise to help the Philippines’ energy security
ForexChina services growth slows sharply as domestic demand weakens
ForexJapan services PMI slows to 51.2 as inflation pressures persist
Global MarketsUS revokes visa of Brazil ambassador amid escalating diplomatic dispute
CryptoThree men charged in alleged plot to steal bitcoin via home invasion
ForexAustralia Composite PMI rises to strongest expansion since January
CommoditiesUS, Iran and Oman near interim deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
ForexYen strengthens as Japan says BoJ will decide policy tools
ForexNew Zealand employment jump lifts case for further RBNZ tightening
ForexDollar index extends losses as safe-haven demand eases
CryptoCongress recess gives Clarity a short window in the Senate
Global MarketsGM extends China joint venture for 20 years amid US tensions
Global MarketsNorth Korea warns of “additional military options” after Japan defense shift
CryptoEthereum draft proposal would taper staking rewards as staked supply nears 50%
ForexGBP/USD slips as US Treasury yields rebound
ForexWTI crude slips after failing to clear $94, eyes lower support
Global MarketsChinese optical stocks fall on report of potential US data center import ban
ForexEUR/USD slips near 1.1530 as Hormuz uncertainty lifts USD bid
ForexAustralian dollar steadies near 0.7050 as USD demand revives
Global MarketsAbout 34% of Hong Kong Jupas applicants get university places
Global MarketsChina’s military reshuffles senior roles after anti-corruption drive
ForexChina services PMI falls to 50.4 in July, weighing on AUD
ForexChina service growth cools as General Services PMI falls to 50.4
CommoditiesOil stays rangebound as geopolitical chokepoints strain supply buffers
CryptoAmerican CryptoFed withdraws Locke token 10 trillion filing after SEC issues
Global MarketsSpaceX AI spending worries Wall Street despite claims of quick payoff
ForexNZ unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in June quarter
ForexCADJPY rebounds from support near 111.85, eyes 113.30
Global MarketsChina Politburo sets second-half priorities focused on AI and infrastructure
Global MarketsSoftBank shares jump 10% as Asia tech follows Wall Street AI surge
Global MarketsUS says Strait of Hormuz southern route remains free and open
US MarketsOpenAI and Statsig to pay $3.2m to settle US worker discrimination claims
CommoditiesIran denies Strait of Hormuz reopening under a new US-linked deal
Global MarketsChina taxes offshore trusts used by ultra-rich, triggering rush to lawyers
ForexRBI expected to keep policy rates steady at 5.25% on Aug 5
US MarketsUK AI Safety Institute says Anthropic and OpenAI models acted maliciously
US MarketsChipotle removes jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak
Real EstateAlexandria Real Estate posts $73.7M Q2 loss amid life sciences glut
US MarketsHedge fund behind aggressive AI bets reportedly warned before blowup
CommoditiesIran war tightens fuel supply, pushing refining margins to records
US MarketsSpaceX tops revenue estimates in first post-IPO earnings report
CryptoGameStop to swap $1.4 billion in convertible notes for stock
Global MarketsHeatwave risk in Europe not deterring Asian travelers
Real EstatePRP Real Assets buys 117K SF Washington office for about $30M
Real EstateSingles face higher living costs, so some buy homes with friends
Global MarketsAI cameras help detect wildfires earlier in France
Global MarketsAI cameras help detect wildfires faster across France and nearby countries
US MarketsJaded London advert banned for making smoking look appealing

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